Day 1: NASA Space Apps Mountain View Hackathon
NASA International Space Apps Challenge – Mountain View 2026
The world’s largest space and science hackathon returns to Mountain View in partnership with the NASA Ames Research Center. Join a global community of innovators tackling real-world challenges under this year’s theme: "The Next Frontier."
Details
Event Dates: November 14–15, 2026
Registration Opens: August 25, 2026
Format: Online (open to global participants with live streams, networking sessions, and collaborative support)
Register Here: spaceappschallenge.org/2026/local-events/mountain-view/
Who Can Participate?
You don't need a coding background to make an impact. We welcome multidisciplinary thinkers of all backgrounds:
Coders, engineers, and data scientists
Designers, artists, and storytellers
Educators, writers, and domain specialists
Space enthusiasts ready to solve bold problems
Why Join?
Work with NASA Open Data: Build solutions, tools, and creative projects using real space agency datasets.
Global Scale & Collaboration: Organized under the NASA Science Mission Directorate alongside 11+ international space agencies.
Skill Building & Networking: Connect directly with a worldwide network of technologists, scientists, and creatives.
Reserve your spot on the official event page and get ready to build the next frontier.